"I have been in talks with a few Malaysian clubs. I hope things will be clearer in the next few days."

Faris enjoyed a stellar 2017 with Home, during which he contributed 21 goals and as many assists across four competitions. Unlike strike partner Stipe Plazibat, who is set to sign for Thai League side Bangkok Glass, he has been persuaded by the club management to stay for another year.

If he does stay at Home for the 2018 season, it will be a huge boost to Home, who have qualified for a second straight AFC Cup campaign. In 2017, they enjoyed a great run in the region's second-tier club competition before losing to Philippines' Ceres-Negros FC in the ASEAN zonal final.

Coach Aidil Sharin, who is also staying despite interest from a few MSL clubs, has his work cut out in the off-season, with key departures like Plazibat, Singapore national No. 1 Hassan Sunny and Hariss Harun.

Hassan has signed for Thai League 2 side Army United while Hariss is returning to parent club Johor Darul Ta'zim after a loan spell.

Home finished third in the 2017 season -- their highest finish in four years -- but have not won the S.League title since 2003 when Steve Darby was the manager.